Makin' Mama Happy

The other day, Jarin and his buddy Jon were arguing about at what age the kids would have cell phones. Jon guaranteed by 3rd grade it'd happen. No way! For Pete's sake, it was just this week that I finally, for the first time, have wireless internet in the house. And Cade will have a cell phone in three years? I'll be the first to admit that my kids whiz right through my phone screens and have games loaded before I would be able to. We are a techno-saavy world with loads of opportunities to connect through machines. And so maybe that is a perfect justification as to why I've been feeling disconnected since the move... until now that is.

So, I spent tonight catching up on Miss Kati Davis' blog, which she composes with the simplest of stories, highest of skill, deepest of truth, and best of laughs. Really, just click on the link to check it out. She puts this little family blog to shame, but hey, it's been rolling now for almost four years, so I might as well keep plugging away.{Plus, Kati did admit one day that she was inspired to start her own from reading this thing (and millions of others blogs, I'm sure.)} Anyway, the story goes that four years of writing includes the transition between three cities, three homes, completion of a master's degree, a few birthday celebrations, the birth of a child, and two jobs ... all that I've chosen to share. And in the end, the best stories have been those with pictures, videos, and memories. So, now that we're connected again, let's keep it rolling!

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October 1 we moved into a new, beautiful home. This is more than Jarin and I could have ever dreamed of. I really feel that the move was perfectly flawless, the house is spectacular, the kids have fit right into the neighborhood, and mom is loving it all. I remember growing up, my dad would say, "if mama ain't happy, ain't nobody happy." It's kinda telling. And I'm happy.

We're taking our time with hanging pictures and decorating, but furniture was first on the list. Me and the hubby took a day-long road trip to Nebraska Furniture Mart (which is about the only thing that NE is good for) and came home thousands in debt and nothing to show for it. Thankfully, the fillings for the home were delivered last Tuesday, and all fits well and looks appropriate. I'm proud to say that it only took 6 days for the kids to give the dining set a true Hansen welcome. The gorgeous table top is now gauged and scratched in numerous places. Good for them, table runners are in.

Then we were on to window treatments. Unfortunately, it's hard to pick out ugly blinds to cover beautiful natural light. But, thanks to the great people at MAKA Blind, I think we chose something that will be appealing. Only 3 more weeks until they arrive, and until then we're living with the acordian-syle, paper, temporary ones.

Stay tuned for more pictures. And as for tonight, it's a pretty good feeling to sit in bed, watch the news, eat jalepeno popper dip, and be connected. Ah, the luxury of our own home!